tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65047865793913307212023-10-03T01:43:03.581-07:00autos.seanfrego.comIndependent autos photosUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-44499278704070238352010-11-29T19:20:00.000-08:002010-12-07T14:25:12.431-08:00Gallery of auto executives at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Michels VP External Communications Toyota Motor Sales</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ola Källenius <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 15px;">CEO of Mercedes-AMG</span> and Gabriele del Torchio President and CEO of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kia VP Sales, Tom Loveless</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jim Lentz Toyota sales president and COO with Elon Musk CEO Tesla</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-67584973419401106392010-11-25T10:19:00.000-08:002010-12-09T17:23:25.084-08:00The 2012 Porsche Cayman R Gallery<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Porsche Cayman R was unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Another gallery for the all the Porsche fans out there. Porsche was celebrating its 60th birthday last week at the 2010 LA Auto Show. I've already taken a look at the limited edition <a href="http://autos.seanfrego.com/2010/11/porsche-911-speedster-at-2010-la-auto.html">Speedster</a> and thought you might enjoy this Cayman R.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take your pick.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">0-60 in 4.4 seconds with the optional PDK and the Sport Chrono package.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">$67,000.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Available in December.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The nose of the 2012 Cayman R</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I still like the old ones better but would mind going for a drive in one of these.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good times! Happy birthday Porsche.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-12892268563874245412010-11-23T10:06:00.000-08:002010-11-23T12:06:45.784-08:00The Honda Fit EV should be available just in time for the apocalypse. Brains power not mentioned as part of co-generation plan.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The 2012 Fit EV Conept is revealed at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span">Needless to say I was a little disappointed Honda was showing a Fit EV that won't be coming out until 2012. I'm not sure what's up with Honda's total power domination vision of the future either but it is somewhat inline with what I have been thinking since I started covering the auto show circuit 4 years ago. </span>The future's power sources are fragmented...<br />
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</tbody></table>...but just like the last century electricity is going to play a big roll and Honda wants to be there. Not only with their automobiles but with power generation, storage and distribution. I love the idea of self sufficient power production and would not miss a single power pole or line blocking my views... someday. Solar, wind, piezo electric, wave, etc I want it all and now. How soon can Honda, or some other company bring something like this to market at a price I could actually afford?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">70-100 mile range? You might consider something that goes a bit further if you are trying to out run zombies.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of the 2012 Fit EV</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> EV right there.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charging port.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The future of re-fueling, no more stink hand but be prepared to wait. The Fit EV will take 12 hours to charge at 120v and half that at 240v. Did someone just say brains?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px; font-family: verdana; line-height: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">"Like everyone, our ultimate goal is to power personal mobility with electricity. But no matter how appealing it might seem … no one vehicle can meet every customer need … or solve every societal challenge."- </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Takanobu Ito, Nov 17th 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2011 Limited Edition 911 Speedster. You may never even see one in person let alone buy one with sticker price of 201,682 Euros and the fact that about 100 are heading for the States. That only leaves 256 for the rest of the world. Luckily, I took these pictures for your viewing enjoyment...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">0-60 in 4.2 seconds.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking at the show floor through the rear window of the 2011 Chevy Volt.</td></tr>
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GM had a Chevy Volt driving simulator at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show that was utilizing the XBOX 360 Kinect. I didn't have time to try it myself but apparently, if you drive off a cliff all you have to do is spin in a circle and Chevy will bring you a new Volt.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking the Volt for a spin.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333233; font-size: 16px;">The Volt will have a sticker price of a little over 40k minus the $7500 incentive from the Government and you're looking at a $32,000 car that gets amazing gas mileage on short to medium range trips and 38mpg on long road trips. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333233; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333233; font-size: 16px;">Combine that with the largest IPO in US history on Wednesday and it seems like GM can't fail, again. Right?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333233;">A little more info has trickled out about the Volts MPG equivalency. Chuck Squatriglia over at Autopia has a nice write up on it. <a href="http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/11/chevy-volt-gets-equivalent-of-93-mpg-but/">Chevy Volt gets 60MPG but...</a> </span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zNAIUaunaQ8/TOm_NFjpX5I/AAAAAAAAAI8/mSwD-VnZzjY/s1600/FREGO_Camaro-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zNAIUaunaQ8/TOm_NFjpX5I/AAAAAAAAAI8/mSwD-VnZzjY/s640/FREGO_Camaro-9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2011 Chevy Convertible Camaro was introduced November 17</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris Perry introducing the new Chevrolet Convertible Camaro</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Chesire Camaro</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side shot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris Perry and the 2011 Chevy Convertible Camaro </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top down.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front of the Convertible Camaro with the headlights on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's like a giant HotWheels™</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The end.</td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-32951647341466083472010-11-21T12:18:00.000-08:002010-11-23T11:46:30.260-08:00International press at the GM stage.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From what I understand, press attendance up 50% from last year.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I thought you might enjoy a little behind the scenes look at a press conference.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-24559226874465574882010-11-20T17:05:00.000-08:002010-11-23T11:41:36.793-08:00Mazda Shinari Concept<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mazda Shinari Concept</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I'm glad I did too, because it got me thinking about all the money that is spent on concepts. Not just on the designs but on the cost to move them around the world, their displays at the shows, the press coverage, advertising, travel costs etc. I know these cars draw a lot of attention because of their looks but most of the time they are made up fantasies that might as well be a Jetson's car. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A couple of journalists check out the back of the Shinari, while I realize how tiny the door handle is...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">..so very tiny.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I asked about the year on this little cutie and the best anyone could come up with was 62 or 63.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lupin's was yellow but the red is nice too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking back towards the show floor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Honda EV on display at this years LA Auto Show.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font: 13.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">One of the 340ish EV Plus vehicles produced between 1997 and 1999 was on hand as Honda introduced the new Fit EV(more on that coming up). While it may look like a Yugo, it had quite respectable specs even for 2010. An 8 hour charge cycle would result EPA rated range of 190km (120 miles). I'm sure Honda didn't have any trouble finding homes for the very few that they made but the MSRP of $53,900 would have been a little too shocking for the masses. Honda opted for a 3 year lease cost of, a still not very pleasant, $455/month. Some of the EV's remained on the road for a few extra years but ultimately, all of them met the same fate as GM's EV1.</div></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, this was not at the Ride and Drive.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coming to America</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2011 Audi <s>Camaro </s> quattro.</td></tr>
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<div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="font: normal normal normal 22px/normal Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Audi apparently spent their entire design budget on the parts of the quattro I could not see.</span></span></h3></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-23619501293891131832010-11-18T08:58:00.001-08:002010-11-18T09:38:09.463-08:00Here's another scoop for my blog readers. The Green Car of the Year is the Chevy Volt<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makes me wonder how that IPO is going...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Porsche Carrera GTS is unveiled at the 2010 LA Auto Show</td></tr>
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I have a whole Porsche gallery coming but until then please enjoy the unveils.<br />
UPDATE: Please enjoy the gallery <a href="http://autos.seanfrego.com/2010/11/porsche-911-speedster-at-2010-la-auto.html">>>>>here</a> or continue for the unveil shots.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The limited edition Speedster. One of 356. 100 will come to the US.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Porsche's burlesque unveil of the Cayman R started in the 50's </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zNAIUaunaQ8/TOU-ix3ICJI/AAAAAAAAAF4/3TE-ViQ1Vgk/s1600/_MG_2305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zNAIUaunaQ8/TOU-ix3ICJI/AAAAAAAAAF4/3TE-ViQ1Vgk/s640/_MG_2305.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's the 70's, you can tell by her disco hat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think this was the 90's.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apparently this was now.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally the Cayman R is unveiled. Woo hoo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seems like good advice, Dodge makes those rental car looking things right?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had a front row seat for another strange KIA unveil... probably not the best metaphor for a car.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The KIA POP concept, like a balloon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They also had this Hybrid Optima</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New RAV4 EV.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toyota is partnering with Tesla for battery and other powertrain components.</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More than meets the eye.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-60415043890316555682010-11-17T12:04:00.000-08:002010-11-20T07:35:30.531-08:00Mercedes-Benz at the LA Auto Show introduces an F-CELL B Class and announce a partnership with AMG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nicky Hayden burns one out at on the Mercedes stage at the La Auto Show</td></tr>
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I have a lot of questions about this fuel cell technology that I'm looking forward to having answered later but where was Dr. Z?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-78904774297345596892010-11-17T08:50:00.000-08:002010-11-22T13:41:11.856-08:00First photos from the LA Auto Show -The Chevrolet Convertible Camaro<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris Perry and the new Chevy Convertible Camaro</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2011 Chevy Camaro</td></tr>
</tbody></table>GM's new chevrolet Convertible Camaro at the 2010 LA show. I think the Camaro fans out there will be happy. Me? Not so much...<br />
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UPDATE 11/22/10<br />
See the gallery <a href="http://autos.seanfrego.com/2010/11/2011-chevy-camaro-convertible-at-2010.html">>>>>HERE<<<<<</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504786579391330721.post-49399721861055427012010-11-12T01:10:00.000-08:002010-11-26T08:07:25.349-08:00Nissan's Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car (LEAF)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;">Nissan's Zero Emission LEAF is another one of the 5 contenders for this year's Green Car of the Year Award at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. When I first saw the LEAF earlier this year in Detroit I wasn't sure what to think of it's design, mostly around the back end area. Now that I am looking over these shots, it doesn't seem so bad design wise but I can't imagine a pure electric vehicle replacing our main car...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;">...due to the current range limitations of somewhere between 47MPC(stop and go) and 138(ideal)... but it could make a great getting around town and short trip second car.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wish I could just push a button to stop using gas and start using a new zero emission electric technology but unfortunately combustion is here to stay... Right now, electric isn't the right answer for every market, it maybe someday, but if you are burning coal to produce electricity driving an electric car is not going to do anything to help, except keep the noise pollution down a bit. Still the LEAF is an exciting step forward, the first of it's kind from a major manufacturer and right now, my pick for the GCOY. I'm looking forward to seeing it again Wednesday morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charging station for the LEAF at NAIAS 2010</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nissan LEAF recharging in Detroit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I remember when cars had bumpers and ran on gas.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not so bad from this angle after all.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A man looks over the floor guide at the LA Auto Show in 2007.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Maserati is nowhere to be found on the press conference schedule or the floor map for this year's show. Not even in the concourse hall!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LA Auto Show 2010</td></tr>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><b>The 2010 LA Auto Show Public Days November 19th - 28th </b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><b>Schedule</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Friday November 19 - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m<br />
Saturday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November</span></span></i></span> 20 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Sunday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November</span></span></i></span> 21 - 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Monday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November</span></span></i></span> 22 - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Tuesday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November </span></span></i></span>23 - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Wednesday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November</span></span></i></span> 24 - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Thursday - Thanksgiving Day - 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Friday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November </span></span></i></span>26 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Saturday </span></span></i></span>November </span></span></i></span>27 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Journalists surround an auto executive at the 2008 LA Auto Show.</div></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The era of the electric car begins with the first mass production vehicles arriving at the 2010 LA Auto Show. Add that to 20 world debuts, at least 26 press conferences, a record breaking 50 vehicle debuts, and the Green Car of the Year Award, the 2010 LA Auto Show might prove to be the most important yet.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay tuned. I'm going to be there providing exclusive independent coverage from the show floor during the press days, November 17th and 18th.</div><i></i><br />
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</span></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"> <b>The 2010 La Auto show Public Days November 19th - 28th </b><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Friday November 19 - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m<br />
Saturday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November</span></span></i></span> 20 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Sunday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November</span></span></i></span> 21 - 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Monday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November</span></span></i></span> 22 - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Tuesday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November </span></span></i></span>23 - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Wednesday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November</span></span></i></span> 24 - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Thursday - Thanksgiving Day - 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Friday <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">November </span></span></i></span>26 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Saturday </span></span></i></span>November </span></span></i></span>27 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">Sunday Novvember 28 - 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br />
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<i><div class="nitfp" style="display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"><div style="display: inline !important;">LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Auto Show opens Nov. 19-28 with a record 50 vehicle debuts. This year's show features more elaborate and interactive exhibits and more manufacturers, making it one of the most dynamic LA Auto Shows in years. As sales of new cars improve and consumers are faced with more vehicle choices, the show provides the most convenient way to compare the available options under one roof. The annual event, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, hosts more than 900 new vehicles and is one of the top automotive events worldwide.</div></div></i></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 15px;"><i></i><br />
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<i><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"><br />
</div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">Among the world debuts are three premieres from Nissan including the completely redesigned Quest minivan. Land Rover will unveil its all-new, 5-door Range Rover Evoque and SAAB will showcase its first crossover, the 9-4X. Convertibles are always a favorite in Los Angeles and two popular drop-tops making world debuts include the new Chevrolet Camaro Convertible and the redesigned Volkswagen Eos. Several top-selling vehicles have received all new designs for 2011 including the Ford Explorer crossover, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Hyundai Elantra sedan. And, returning to the United States after a 27-year hiatus, Italian automaker Fiat will feature its new compact vehicle, the Fiat 500-Cinquecento.</div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">This year's show also marks the arrival of the modern electric car era. After years of anticipation, consumers can now purchase mass-production electric vehicles. Los Angeles is expected to be one of the biggest markets for electric cars and the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF are the first to arrive. With more than a dozen electric vehicles ranging from production to concept, the show provides a picture of the present and future of electric transportation.</div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">Futuristic concept vehicles continue to be popular at the LA Auto Show. This year features more than 15 concepts, including Mazda's dramatic Shinari concept, Jaguar's C-X75 electric super car and KIA's POP electric concept with a spaceship-like cabin. Lotus is completely relaunching its brand and will unveil five new concept sports cars that outline its future for years to come. Also, several yet-to-be-seen and highly anticipated concepts are planned from Cadillac, Honda, Nissan and Subaru.</div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">Attendees this year will benefit from more test drive opportunities than ever before. Every day of the show, Ford and Land Rover will be offering unique test drives, including a rugged Land Rover off-road course and Ford's outdoor urban expo featuring cars and trucks. On Fridays through Sundays, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Toyota will let drivers get behind the wheel to test out a variety of its latest models.</div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">The LA Auto Show also has an entire hall dedicated to the latest specialty vehicles, automotive accessories and customizing trends. Everything from exotic custom cars, wheels, tires and performance products to the latest mobile, audio and entertainment systems can be found in Kentia Hall. In addition to the dozen electric vehicles located throughout the show, several smaller manufacturers with pure electric vehicles will also be exhibiting in Kentia Hall.</div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">The Nissan Quest Kids' Fun Zone returns for a second year and is open both weekends, including the Thanksgiving holiday. This family friendly play area features fun activities for kids of all ages and will offer video games, toy car rides and a variety of other games, crafts and activities free to show attendees. With free admission for kids 12 and under, the LA Auto Show continues to be a popular and affordable destination for families.</div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">The LA Auto Show is open to the public Nov. 19-28. Hours are:</div><blockquote>Friday, Nov. 19: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.</blockquote><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $2-off discount coupons, valid from Friday, Nov. 19 through Thanksgiving Day, can be found at LAautoshow.com. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For general information, please visit LAautoshow.com. Also, to receive insider information and connect with other show enthusiasts, follow the LA Auto Show on Twitter at twitter.com/LAAutoShow and visit on Facebook at facebook.com/LosAngelesAutoShow.</div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;"></div><div class="nitfp" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 3px;">SOURCE Los Angeles Auto Show</div></i></div><div><em><br />
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